A power of attorney (POA) is legal authorization for a designated person to make decisions about another person's property, finances, or medical care.

A power of attorney (POA) grants an appointed agent the legal authority to act on behalf of the principal. The principal can revoke this authority at any time, provided they are mentally competent. If ...

Dear Mr. Premack: I think I have a simple legal question. I heard the law changed regarding recorded powers of attorney. I want to revoke my old power of attorney, but it was filed at the courthouse ...

In Wise v. Mitchell, a power of attorney holder, Mitchell, filed a revocation of a deed that the principal issued to Wise. No. 05-15-00610-CV, 2016 Tex. App. LEXIS 6502 (Tex. App.—Dallas June 20, 2016 ...

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It's not pleasant to think about, but someday you may be unable to make decisions for yourself. Designating a power of attorney will protect your interests. A durable power of attorney gives someone ...

An agent acting under a power of attorney can revoke an existing trust created by the principal and transfer assets to a new trust, a New Jersey Chancery Court has held. Mildred Quick Muller created a ...

What is a Power of Attorney: It’s a legal document you sign and appoint a person, called your agent, to handle legal, tax and financial matters for you if you cannot do so. Why Every Adult Needs a ...

You can override your own power of attorney agent if you are of sound mind. If not, loved ones can intervene. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...